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7 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy During Study Abroad
7 Ways to Stay Mentally Healthy During Study Abroad Study abroad can be very daunting, especially when you have to simultaneously juggle so many things: staying on top of your academics, making time to explore the country, trying to cope with the cultural differences, making new friends, etc. I find that being a first generation…
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How to Make Study Abroad Possible
How to Make Study Abroad Possible I understand really well what it means to have to constantly worry about having enough money to support myself. As a low-income student and having to work part-time job in college to subsidize my study expenses, I used to long to study in another country, but I always dismissed…
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How to Navigate Study Abroad as an International Cambodian Student
How I Navigate Study Abroad as An International Cambodian Student Why I Go Abroad? Despite the cancellation of my previous program and the fact that I am in the middle of a pandemic, I did not give up on study abroad. I got asked “why Ireland? Why study abroad when you are already abroad? Why…
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Designed to Deliver: Custom Programs with IFSA
April 16, 2021 We know that studying abroad isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience, and to further our individualized learning approach, IFSA is pleased to offer custom and faculty-led program support to our partners. Together, we can co-create a program that is tailor-made for your students that aligns seamlessly with your institution’s goals and academic plan —…
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Taking a Leap of Faith
While deciding where I wanted to study abroad, I always had a feeling I would want to go to Australia. I go to Muhlenberg College, a small school of 2,200 undergraduate students located 15 minutes from my house. I personally had never left home for longer than 2 weeks, but love to travel. A lot…
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All About Sandra, IFSA’s Spain Resident Director
November 17, 2020 In celebration of International Education Week 2020, we are proud to profile one of IFSA’s Resident Directors, Sandra Rodriguez Pareja, who leads the IFSA Spain programs. A Passion Sparks Born and raised in Sevilla, Spain, Sandra was the youngest of three girls. An active young girl, Sandra learned early in life that…
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Studying Abroad: A Time to Switch Things Up
Going abroad is a funny thing: you are introduced to brand new people in a brand new country but it is the best couple of months you could ever imagine. When I first stepped on the plane to go to Dublin, Ireland I felt what seem to be every typical emotion of someone who is…
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Running into a New Adventure: Two cross-country student-athletes on running and identity
Quiet, runner: In middle and high school, I was often summed up in these two words. In the eyes of those who didn’t know me well, my reserved disposition and passion for running cross-country defined me. Throughout my first years of college, both of those identifiers have evolved. In my time abroad, I look forward…
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Studying Abroad…in China? It’s More Likely Than You Think
“How can you be okay with living in a communist country?” “The language is so hard, how are you going to be able to find your way around?” “But it’s just so…different.” These are definitely the most common questions I heard after I told people I was going to study abroad in China. Based on…
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The History and Culture of Scotland
Scotland is a country with no shortage of historical attractions. Some places may seem like just a place to take a scenic picture, but you’d be surprised by the rich history that occured on those grounds. Scotland’s history is so unique and often tragic that pulls you in and makes you want to learn more.…
